The Vodafone Foundation Wireless Innovation Project Competition has selected eight finalists who are using wireless technologies to address global challenges such as water scarcity, disaster communications, and remote health care access. These projects utilize innovative mobile devices and technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles, smartphone attachments, and satellite networks, to make a significant impact in various regions of the world. The top three winners will receive a share of the $500,000 grant, with the announcement scheduled for the Social Innovation Summit 2014 at the United Nations Plaza on May 28-29.